The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)
€ 25,900
€ 28,500
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 2.0 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 316i.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW 316i
57.1
73.2
82.5
56.3
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
110.8
188.1
110.6
182
188.1 in
Length
182 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW 316i
3519 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.53 %
General
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW 316i
X7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW 316i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
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25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
25.5 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
525 mi
Range
642 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
525 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
159.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
